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Maddocks

Maddocks

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Labour and employment

Maddocks advises a strong roster of government clients and also supports businesses in the financial services sector. The practice is jointly led by Lindy Richardson, national head and specialist in executive appointments, Michael Nicolazzo, Melbourne team leader with expertise in industrial relations and bargaining, and Bruce Heddle, Sydney team leader noted for remuneration, benefits, and Corporations Act compliance for senior executives.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘People centred; pragmatic approach. Partners are very accessible to clients.’

  • ‘Ross Jackson has always been very responsive, and his advice has already been sharp and promptly with depth.’

  • 'Bruce Heddle is a stand-out. He is an expert in Australian termination benefits legislation, and is commercial and responsive.'
  • 'Catherine Dunlop has a deep understanding of our sector and is able to provide specific advice. She has extensive knowledge and considers all factors.'
  • 'Maddocks’ employment team have incredible technical expertise.'
  • 'They are always thorough and considered in their advice and approach to litigious matters. They are receptive to feedback and alternative approaches, and their collaborative style ensures a consistent, high-quality service across the team.'
  • 'They are highly responsive and understand the drivers behind your needs.'
  • 'They have a pragmatic and strategic approach to thinking, which adds real value to their advice.'

Key clients

  • Services Australia
  • Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd
  • Various Commonwealth and Victorian State Government entities
  • Advara HeartCare
  • Federation of Community Legal Centres
  • Woolworths Group Limited
  • Department of Education
  • Dürr Dental Global
  • Department of Social Services
  • Macquarie Group Limited
  • Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
  • Business Licensing Authority
  • 25 Victorian Local Councils
  • Bain Capital
  • Lake Macquarie City Council
  • Myenergi APAC Pty Ltd
  • Victoria Police
  • Banyule Community Health Service and Merri Health
  • Municipal Association of Victoria
  • Swinburne University

Work highlights

Acting as the sole employment and industrial relations legal advisor for all of Costco Australia.
Acted for the Department of Education in a challenge to a dismissal for sexual harassment, and two others for misconduct, and has advised on allegations of teacher misconduct.
Acted for Advara HeartCare, Australia’s largest cardiology provider, in enforcing one of its Cardiologists contractual and statutory obligations with respect to confidential information, provision of notice of termination and post-termination restraints.
Practice head

Lindy Richardson; Michael Nicolazzo; Bruce Heddle

Other key lawyers

Catherine Dunlop; Maree Skinner; Ross Jackson

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